Russia 25 Roubles 1996 (M) 300th Anniversary of the Russian Fleet. Obverse: Two-headed eagle designed by artist I. Bilibin. The inscriptions along the rim: at the top — «25 РУБЛЕЙ 1996 г.» (25 RUBLES 1996); at the bottom — «БАНК РОССИИ» (BANK OF RUSSIA). The letters below indicate the metal sign; the fineness; the fine metal content and the mint trademark. Reverse: Sailing-ships in the Battle of Gangut; to the left above them - a portrait of Admiral-General Fedor Apraksin and the semicircular inscription under it - Ф.М. АПРАКСИН (F. M. APRAKSIN). The inscriptions along the rim: at the top on a ribbon - 300-ЛЕТИЕ РОССИЙСКОГО ФЛОТА (THE 300TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RUSSIAN FLEET); at the bottom - ГАНГУТСКОЕ СРАЖЕНИЕ - 1714 г. (THE GANGUT SEA BATTLE 1714). Edge Reeded. Silver 173.29g. Y 542
